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𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗖 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🎤🏆 We are thrilled to announce that the incomparable Samke Mhlongo will be the Master of Ceremonies for the 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Samke is a prominent South African commercialisation strategist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. Known for her sharp financial intellect and expertise in executive positioning, she operates effectively at the intersection of capital, corporate credibility, and personal branding. As we prepare to celebrate excellence and transformation within the financial services sector, we can think of no better person to guide the conversation. Samke’s unique ability to blend financial acumen with compelling storytelling will ensure that this year’s ceremony is both insightful and unforgettable. Secure Your Seat at the Table Don’t miss the opportunity to network with industry leaders and celebrate the achievements of our sector. Tables are filling up fast. To reserve your table, please contact: 📧 [email protected] 📞 010 203 9025 Join us as we honour the best in the industry. We look forward to seeing you there! #ABSIP #FinancialServicesAwards2026 #SamkeMhlongo #Leadership #Excellence #FinanceSector #SouthAfrica

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗖 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🎤✨ We are thrilled to announce that the host for the 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 will be the phenomenal Khanyisa JamJam, professionally known as 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗝𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻! JamJam is a fast-rising, award-winning South African stand-up comedian, actor, and digital content creator. Based in Cape Town, he has quickly become a household name, seamlessly transitioning from performing in local pubs to selling out international theatre stages. His unique perspective on life and his high-energy stage presence are guaranteed to bring a perfect blend of humour and sophistication to our prestigious evening. As we celebrate excellence within the financial services sector, we look forward to JamJam keeping the energy high and the laughter rolling throughout the night. Secure your spot at the industry event of the year! Tables are selling fast. To reserve your table and ensure you don't miss out on this incredible evening of networking and entertainment, please contact: 📧 [email protected] 📞 010 203 9025 Join us as we honour the best and brightest in the industry—we can’t wait to see you there! #ABSIPAwards #FinancialServicesAwards2026 #JamJamTheComedian #FinancialSector #SouthAfrica

What role can reform play in unlocking South Africa’s next growth frontier? Following the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), ABSIP, in partnership with @Absa CIB, convened leaders from government, business and the investment community for an evening of insights and engagement on South Africa’s economic outlook and the reforms needed to accelerate growth. 🎥 Watch the highlights from the ABSIP MTBPS Dinner, featuring the keynote address by Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, and an insightful fireside chat, “Operation Vulindlela: Are City Reforms the Next Growth Frontier?”, with Dr Duncan Pieterse and Saloshni Pillay of Absa CIB. The conversation explored the importance of structural reform, effective city governance and infrastructure investment in unlocking economic opportunities, attracting private investment and advancing inclusive growth. As South Africa looks to the future, meaningful collaboration between government and the private sector remains essential to translating reform into tangible economic outcomes. Watch the conversation. #ABSIP #AbsaCIB #OperationVulindlela

𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 are still open for the 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀! Join ABSIP individual and corporate members on 𝟭𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at The Houghton Hotel, Johannesburg, as we celebrate excellence in financial services. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: reserve a table for clients and colleagues. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: seats are also available—secure yours to network with industry peers. Visit our Awards website: awards.absipconnect.com/ Spaces are limited—book now: 0102039025 #ABSIPAwards2026 #FinancialServicesSector

The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) is honoured to welcome @SBGroup as our 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 for the 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. On 𝟭𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at the prestigious Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg, this gala event celebrates excellence and transformation in the financial services sector. We sincerely thank Standard Bank Group for its unwavering commitment to the industry and continued partnership. It is through support like this that we can continue to drive meaningful change and recognise the outstanding achievements of our professionals. Join us for an unforgettable evening! Secure your table now to ensure you are part of this premier event. 📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Call: 010 203 9025 #ABSIPAwards2026 #PlatinumSponsor #StandardBank

⏳ 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 The countdown is officially on. Today is the final day to submit your registration for the ABSIP Awards 2026. If you are an individual or organisation helping to shape a more inclusive, transformed, and dynamic financial services sector, this is your moment to be recognised. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 🗓️ 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: Today, Monday, 5 October 2026 at 23:59 SAST. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? 1️⃣ Registration: Closes tonight. 2️⃣ Adjudication: 6 – 25 October 2026. 3️⃣ Awards Ceremony: Thursday, 19 November 2026. Don't miss this deadline to join the leaders and professionals defining the future of the industry. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: awards.absipconnect.com/ #ABSIPAwards2026 #FinancialServices #InclusiveEconomy #Awards2026

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦' 𝗔𝗗𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 | 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 We are pleased to announce the distinguished adjudicators who will be leading the 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 of the ABSIP Financial Services Sector Awards 2026. We welcome: 🔹 Conrad Africa 🔹 Siyamthanda Yanela Songca 🔹 Luxolo Mehlomakulu Their collective industry experience and expertise will contribute to a robust and credible adjudication process as we recognise excellence, leadership and transformation across the asset owners' landscape. Registration is now open for the Stockbroking category, with recognition across the following award: 🏆 Best Stockbroker Under this year’s theme, “𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀,” the Awards recognise those helping to shape a more inclusive, competitive and sustainable financial services industry. Eligible industry participants are encouraged to register and submit their achievements for consideration. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and showcase your impact. awards.absipconnect.com/ 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦: 𝟬𝟱 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦' 𝗔𝗗𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 | 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 We are pleased to announce the distinguished adjudicators who will be leading the 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 of the ABSIP Financial Services Sector Awards 2026. We welcome: 🔹 Anne-Marie D'Alton 🔹 Wayne Hiller van Rensburg 🔹 Muitheri Wahome Their collective industry experience and expertise will contribute to a robust and credible adjudication process as we recognise excellence, leadership and transformation across the asset owners' landscape. Registration is now open for the Asset Owners category, with recognition across the following awards: 🏆 Best Retirement Fund 🏆 Best Umbrella Fund Under this year’s theme, “𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀,” the Awards recognise those helping to shape a more inclusive, competitive and sustainable financial services industry. Retirement funds, umbrella funds, and eligible industry participants are encouraged to register and submit their achievements for consideration. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and showcase your impact. awards.absipconnect.com/ 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦: 𝟬𝟱 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗗𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 | 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 We are pleased to announce the distinguished adjudicators who will be leading the 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 of the ABSIP Financial Services Sector Awards 2026. We welcome: 🔹 Mantuka Maisela 🔹 Leslie Ndawana 🔹 Mabatho Seeiso Their collective industry experience and expertise will contribute to a robust and credible adjudication process as we recognise excellence, leadership and transformation across the asset allocation landscape. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 for the Asset Allocators category, with recognition across the following awards: 🏆 Best Asset Consultant 🏆 Best Multi-Manager Under this year’s theme, “𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀,” the Awards recognise those helping to shape a more inclusive, competitive and sustainable financial services industry. Asset consultants, multi-managers, and eligible industry participants are encouraged to register and submit their achievements for consideration. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and showcase your impact. awards.absipconnect.com/ 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦: 𝟬𝟱 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗗𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 | 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 We are pleased to announce the distinguished adjudicators who will be leading the 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 of the ABSIP Financial Services Sector Awards 2026. We welcome: 🔹 Cami Mbulawa 🔹 Sifiso Sibiya 🔹 Phathutshedzo Mabogo Their collective industry experience and expertise will contribute to a robust and credible adjudication process as we recognise excellence, leadership and transformation across the private markets landscape. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 for the Private Markets category, with recognition across the following awards: 🏆 Best Private Equity Manager/Fund 🏆 Best Private Credit Manager/Fund 🏆 Best Infrastructure Fund Under this year’s theme, “𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀,” the Awards recognise those helping to shape a more inclusive, competitive and sustainable financial services industry. Private market managers, funds and eligible industry participants are encouraged to register and put forward their achievements for consideration. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and showcase your impact. awards.absipconnect.com/ 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦: 𝟬𝟱 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗗𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 We are pleased to announce the distinguished adjudicators who will be leading the 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 of the 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: 🔹 Senzo Langa 🔹 Melissa Breda 🔹 Suvira Bodha 🔹 Tavonga Chivize Their collective industry experience and expertise will contribute to a robust and credible adjudication process as we recognise excellence, leadership and transformation across the asset management industry. Registration is still open for the Asset Management category, with recognition across the following awards: 🏆 Best Local Equities Fund Manager 🏆 Best Fixed Income Manager 🏆 Best Multi-Asset Balanced Fund Manager 🏆 Best Hedge Fund Manager 🏆 Best Global Equities Fund Manager 🏆 Best Multi-Asset Absolute Return Fund Manager Under this year’s theme, “𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀,” the Awards recognise those helping to shape a more inclusive, competitive and sustainable financial services industry. Asset managers, teams and eligible industry participants are encouraged to register and put forward their achievements for consideration. Be part of recognising the people and institutions shaping the next frontier of financial services. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and showcase your impact. awards.absipconnect.com/ 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦: 𝟬𝟱 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Registration for the 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 has been extended to 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟯:𝟱𝟵 𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧. Under the theme "𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀," these awards celebrate the individuals and organisations driving transformation in the financial sector. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲   • 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: Complete the online registration form by 5 October 2026 (23:59 SAST).   • 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Complete the required questionnaires and upload supporting documentation.   • 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟲 – 𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲): Entries will be independently evaluated against weighted transformation and performance criteria.   • 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 (𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲): Winners will be announced and celebrated alongside industry leaders. Don't miss the chance to profile your organisation or practice. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: awards.absipconnect.com/ Kind regards, 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 | 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 We are pleased to introduce the new 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 to the ABSIP Financial Services Sector Awards 2026, recognising excellence and leadership across the wealth management and financial advisory space. The new category includes: 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: Recognises an independently owned and operated financial advice practice that delivers holistic advice, measurable client outcomes, transformation, and professional excellence. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Recognises a distinct wealth and investment business operating within a bank, insurer or larger financial institution. If your organisation is making an impact in the wealth and financial advisory space, this is your opportunity to be recognised. 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: 𝟯𝟬 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your organisation and the work you are doing to shape the next frontier of financial services. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and be part of the ABSIP Financial Services Sector Awards 2026. awards.absipconnect.com/

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Today, we celebrate the rich diversity, culture, and history that make South Africa unique. As we reflect on our collective heritage, we also celebrate the strength that comes from our unity in the financial sector. 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹. We are honoured to have a panel of experienced industry professionals who bring 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 of the financial services landscape to this year’s Awards. Our adjudication process is designed to provide a structured and transparent assessment of entries, recognising individuals, teams and organisations making a meaningful contribution to the growth, transformation and advancement of South Africa’s financial services industry. Registration is open. We invite eligible individuals, teams, and organisations across the industry to submit their achievements for consideration. This year, we recognise the 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: lnkd.in/dwKqgyb2

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹. We are honoured to have a panel of experienced industry professionals who bring 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 of the financial services landscape to this year’s Awards. Our adjudication process is designed to provide a structured and transparent assessment of entries, recognising individuals, teams and organisations making a meaningful contribution to the growth, transformation and advancement of South Africa’s financial services industry. Registration is open. We invite eligible individuals, teams, and organisations across the industry to submit their achievements for consideration. This year, we recognise the 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: awards.absipconnect.com/

𝗔 𝗞𝗘𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡. 𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘. ABSIP is honoured to announce 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮 as the Keynote Speaker at the ABSIP Financial Services Sector Awards 2026. As South Africa’s first woman to serve as Chief Justice, Chief Justice Maya’s leadership and commitment to excellence, transformation and service embody the values at the heart of this year’s Awards. Under the theme, “𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀,” the 2026 Awards will celebrate the individuals, institutions and organisations making a meaningful contribution to a more inclusive, transformed and sustainable financial services sector. Join us for an evening celebrating those shaping the future of financial services. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for the ABSIP Financial Services Sector Awards 2026 is now open. We invite individuals and organisations across the financial services sector to register and put forward their achievements for recognition. 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, 19 November 2026 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 18:30 – 22:00 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: The Houghton Hotel, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg Register now and take your place among the architects shaping the next frontier of financial services. awards.absipconnect.com/ #ABSIPAwards2026

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 – 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹. It was wonderful engaging with our ABSIP members and stakeholders at the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa Conference, held from 6 to 8 September at the CTICC. Under the theme “𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 – 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹,” the conference explored the global shifts, investment questions, governance challenges and member priorities shaping the future of the retirement-fund industry. Congratulations to the IRFA team on yet another successful conference, and thank you for creating a platform for meaningful dialogue and engagement across the industry.